A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 810326 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 810380 epoch_slot_no: 11180 block_no: 810287 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1930 time: 2018-03-30 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc47cafc4dac6f12f8f18c6c073eb55df92437edd546407a0e0fe4ee6fca496cfBlock Operator
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